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Study of Reaching and
Grasping Patterns in Children
With and Without Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Hsiang-Han Huang, a PhD student and Dr, Linda Fetters, of the Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy Department at University of Southern California
are recruiting participants for a study of children with hemiplegic CP. The aim of this study is to investigate the interaction of personal and environmental characteristics on reaching and grasping patterns in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The results of this study may help us understand the body/environment relationships for children with hemiplegic CP and plan effective interventions in the future.
The study includes two experiments (i.e., two games) and two pretests. The two games involve simple reaching and grasping movements during play and the total time for the entire testing is 2-2.5 hours. The testing place can be in the USC-LA lab, in the clinics, or even in the child’s own home (as long as there is enough space for setting up the cameras). In addition, the participant (3-5
year olds) will receive some rewards while playing the games.
Download a copy of the study flyer
CHASA has received a copy of the study proposal, parental consent forms, and the approval letter from the USC Institutional Review Board.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact:
Hsiang-Han
Huang
,
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